The bill HB2618 amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 36-136 to exempt certain spirituous liquors from public health inspections conducted by the Department of Health Services (DHS). Specifically, it includes spirituous liquor produced by licensed producers or imported by licensed wholesalers in the list of exempted products. This exemption applies to all commercially prepackaged spirituous liquor and any spirituous liquor served at licensed special events, festivals, or fairs in Arizona.

In contrast to current law, which outlines various health and safety regulations for food and drink provided for human consumption, the new bill expands the scope of exemptions to include specific categories of spirituous liquor. This change aims to streamline regulations for licensed producers and wholesalers, thereby reducing the burden of compliance with public health inspections for these products. Additionally, the bill makes technical changes to existing language and clarifies the roles of the DHS and local health departments in enforcing health standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-136
House Engrossed Version: 36-136
Chaptered Version: 36-136